Greek Lemon Sauce Food

THE TRADITIONAL EGG-LEMON SAUCE (GREEK AVGOLEMONO) RECIPE

Steps:

• To prepare the classic Avgolemono recipe, start by cracking the eggs into a bowl and whisk well.
• Gradually add the lemon juice and whisk again to combine.
• Add a little of the warm stock or soup and whisk quickly, add more and whisk again. The reason for slowly adding the broth is to gradually warm up the eggs so you don't end up with an omelette instead of a sauce!
• Pour gradually the egg mixture back into the pot, whilst constantly stirring and bring just below boiling point. Remove the pan from the stove and serve.

LEMON SAUCE I

Steps:

• In large saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Gradually stir in boiling water, then simmer over low heat until thick, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and serve.

GREEK LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring broth to simmer in nonstick saucepan, lower heat and keep warm.
• Beat eggs with electric mixer until mixed.
• Blend half of warm broth into eggs in electric mixing bowl.
• Pour egg mixture into rest of warm broth in saucepan; heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats back of spoon (do not boil).
• Season with salt and pepper (optional).
• Serve immediately.

GREEK OLIVE OIL AND LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high for a few seconds until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
• Add to your favorite fish, vegetable or chicken dish as a seasoning.

GREEK MEATBALLS WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine egg and milk in a large bowl. Stir in bread crums, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, mint, and a dash of pepper. Add ground meat and mix well then shape into 1-inch meatballs. Brown meatballs in the shorteneing. Cover meatballs and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Drain off fat. Transfer meatballs to serving dish.
• While meatballs are cooking make the lemon sauce. by melting the butter in a small saucepan. Blend in the flour , salt, and pepper. Add the milk and cook, stirring, until thick and bubbly. Cook 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in the chooped eggs, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
• Goes very well with a nice white rice.

GREEK LEMON POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Arrange potatoes in a single layer in a large baking dish or roasting pan.
• Mix water, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper together. Pour over the potatoes and stir to coat.
• Bake in the preheated oven, carefully turning over halfway through, until potatoes are tender and nearly all excess liquid has evaporated, 75 to 90 minutes.